Percy narrowly escapes mortar attack in Dak Son visit
Senator Charles Percy and eight Americans escaped unhit after mortars and small arms opened on their unescorted tour of Dak Son near the Cambodian border. Percy crawled to safety, Mrs. Percy rode out in a helicopter, and Army helicopters rescued the group from the village where Montagnard victims were massacred last week.
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Bar Testimony by Tax Official Faces Objections in Suit
Davenport AP The state seeks to bar Earl Burrows Jr chairman of the town tax commission from testifying in a challenge to the 59 service tax law The move argues he lacks authority cannot answer complex questions and would offer hearsay Judge Nathan Grant studies the motion Plaintiffs lawyers pressed Burrows on hypothetical scenarios under the commission s interpretation of the tax law
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Six reasons a woman buys things humor from Chuckle column
The item lists six motives for women to purchase goods from a humor column. Reasons include opposing a husband’s view, vanity effects, rarity, popularity, being different, and an ambiguous final reason. The piece reflects light social satire from mid century humor.
Electronic car model unveiled by American Motors and Galton
DETROIT UP development of an electronic car shaped like an arrowhead with a cruising speed of 50 mph and a 150 mile range without recharging was announced Tuesday. The joint project by American Motors and Galton Industries Metuchen NJ was disclosed with plans for road testing within a year as stated by Roy Chapin board.
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Johnson Urges Faith in Great Society Despite Costs
President Johnson at Central Texas College dedication in Killeen rejects gloom over Great Society expense. He defends space program funding, noting potential trillions in future gains and vows to keep space exploration led by America with determined will. He spoke en route from his ranch after a White House wedding.
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Scranton Shifts View to Rockefeller as GOP 1968 Choice
Waltham Massachusetts AP Wil liam Scranton says Nelson Rockefeller is the GOP’s best bet for 1968 noting opinions can change by August He previously backed Romney after a Mackinac Island meeting with Chafee and associates Rockefeller remains Romney’s ally per spokesman while Chafee backers also stay with Romney according to associates
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Five 15-Year-Olds Arrested for Car Thefts in Cedar Rapids
Five Cedar Rapids youths aged 15 were taken into custody on larceny of motor vehicles charges. They allegedly stole seven cars from the Washington High School lot over the past week and a half. Two burned out, one ditched and damaged, another shot up but not believed to involve the youths. The remaining vehicles were undamaged. The youths were questioned and released to parents. Cases sent to the probation office. Authorities did not release owners’ names.
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Britain and UAR resume ties after Rhodesia dispute
London reports Britain and the United Arab Republic have restored diplomatic relations two years after a break tied to Rhodesia, signaling a thaw in regional friction and signaling renewed cooperation between the two states.
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Postal Rate and Pay Hikes Move Through Congress
The Senate approved a bill to raise postal rates and grant federal workers a 2.7 billion dollar pay raise in three steps with retroactive effects from Oct 1. A companion measure for military pay was advanced in the House, and President Johnson was expected to sign promptly.
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Protests At Iowa City Might Lead To Expulsion
University of Iowa President Howard Bowen urged stricter penalties for willful disruption including possible suspension or dismissal. About 70 students remain on probation for last month's demonstrations involving over one percent of the student body. Bowen warned against leniency and stressed education while acknowledging dissent’s value.
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Going To See Girl, His Auto Kills Her
Leo Legner 22 drove to see his girlfriend when his car struck and killed Susan Webb 18 as she walked along a road on the town ledge. Legner said he could not stop in time. Local police investigated the fatal collision.
Dak Son visit reveals brutal village massacre in WWII-era recollection
Sen Charles Percy recounts a dangerous Vietnam action near Dak Son where Montagnards were killed in bunkers as flamethrowers and mortars struck. He describes circling the village, mortars, and a close escape with UPI reporting details of the perilous sortie and helicopter evacuation.
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